alvernia homecoming brochure_1-743179263.e
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alvernia homecoming brochure_1-743179263.e
REGISTRATION FORM FRIDAY EVENTS: Please RSVP by October 13th. Register online at http://alumni.alvernia.edu or please return the completed form (along with payment if there is one due) to: Office of Alumni & Parent Relations, Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607 Athletic Hall of Fame The Icarus Account Need hotel information? Call 610-796-5038 or email alumni@alvernia.edu For late reservations or questions, call 610-796-5038 or email alumni@alvernia.edu Name _____________________________________________________________ Email Address ______________________________________________________ # COST TOTAL X$25 The Solo Circus Alumni G.O.L.D Social (Trooper Thorn’s) Complimentary for Alvernia donors One guest per donor. X$10 SATURDAY EVENTS: Crusader Scavenger Hunt Spiritual Retreat – Spiritual Checkup Address ___________________________________________________________ Daytime/Evening Phone ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ■ Alumni (year) ______ ■ Current Student ■ Family of Student Coffee & Conversation with the President Let’s Get Energized Campus Wide Picnic on the Quad X$10 2016 Presidential Election Paws, Class, Scales & Tails PAYMENT: My check for $ ________ is enclosed. (Payable to Alvernia University) Fight Back: Self Defense Tactics & Tips Explore Angelica Park on Foot Please charge my credit card: Card type: ____________________________________ Class Reunion Social (1’s & 6’s) & Nursing Alumni Name as it appears on the card: __________________________________________ Movie Night Account number: _____________________________________________________ Autumn Blast Complimentary for Alvernia donors. One guest per donor. Exp. Date: _____ /_____ Security Code: ________________ X$10 Alvernia Bingo COMMUNITY SERVICE Support Alvernia's annual Turkey Drive by bringing non-perishable items or grocery store gift cards. Items can be dropped off at the Registration Desk and at Autumn Blast Mark Hayward – Yo-Yo & Unique Tricks Total $ 2016 Homecoming & Family Weekend 400 Saint Bernardine Street Reading, PA 19607 Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE PAID Reading, PA Permit No. 311 2016 Homecoming & Family Weekend OCTOBER 14-15 2016 Homecoming & Family Weekend Friday, October 14 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME DINNER & PROGRAM 6 pm - Physical Education Center Join us as we recognize and honor this distinguished class of inductees for their notable contributions to Crusader Athletics. A complete list of the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees can be found at Crusader Athletics, http://athletics.alvernia.edu/ Cost: $25 per person (This dinner is not included in the student meal plan). MUSIC: THE ICARUS ACCOUNT 7 pm in Crusader Café The brothers Ty and Trey, that make up The Icarus Account, are living their dream as professional musicians writing songs that strike an emotional chord with their listeners. As The Icarus Account, they’ve learned a lot about writing and performing, but ultimately the goal has never changed. Come listen to this music duo, enjoy some coffee, tea, and small snacks as they continue to pursue this passion of moving an audience. ALVERNIA ALUMNI G.O.L.D SOCIAL 8-10 pm–Trooper Thorn’s Graduates of the last decade, join us at Trooper’s for an evening of socializing and remembering your days at Alvernia. Great fun and a terrific way to stay connected and catch up with friends and other alumni. Cost: $10.00 per person. RVSP required by October 12 THE SOLO CIRCUS 9 pm - Francis Hall Theatre Come out for this fast paced, interactive variety show featuring some amazing magic, juggling and sideshow stunts (accompanied by plenty of laughs!). Michael DuBois has performed for NBC’s Tonight Show, the Late Show with David Letterman and over 500 colleges and universities around the country (including Alvernia!). Saturday, October 15 CATHOLIC MASS 4 pm – Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. All are welcome! ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Welcome Prospective Students and Parents EXPLORE ANGELICA PARK ON FOOT HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION 10:30 am - 1:30 pm – Student Center Just arrived on campus? Check in at the registration desk to receive your information for the weekend, pickup meal wristbands for your picnic lunch and your special gift from the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations CRUSADER SCAVENGER HUNT And you thought you knew everything there is to know about Alvernia’s campus. Well, we’ll see. We have put together a great campus-wide scavenger hunt for individuals and families to enjoy. Those who complete the hunt will be entered into a raffle for some really great prizes. Start your scavenger hunt by picking up an instruction sheet at the Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration Desk located in the Student Center from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Open from 10 am - 7 pm – Student Center Drop in and pick up the newest Alvernia spirit gear. 10% discount for Alvernia alumni SPIRITUAL RETREAT “A SPIRITUAL CHECK UP FOR BUSY PEOPLE” 10-11 am – McGlinn Conference Center Just like we go to the doctor for regular checkups on our health, we need to take time for a spiritual checkup as well. Join Sister Christen and Julianne Wallace, Director of Campus Ministry, to discuss your spiritual checkup. CAMPUS WIDE PICNIC ON THE QUAD 11:30 am - 2 pm Join us on the Quad for a picnic lunch. Menu includes grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings, buffalo chicken drumsticks, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, Caesar salad, watermelon, brownies, water, ice tea and lemonade. Catch up with old friends or make new ones. Enjoy music, take part in a game or two or just relax. (In case of rain, picnic will be in the Student Center) $10.00 per person; children under 4 free. RSVP by October 7th LET’S GET ENERGIZED! Noon – 1 pm – Francis Hall Theatre What are the six basic forms of Energy? Can you pour sound? We’ll try! Explore potential and kinetic energy as well as the Law of Conservation. Watch a hover craft take a lucky student for quite a ride! Let’s become detectives and search during some awesome demonstrations. Presented by Science Explorers. INSIGHT INTO THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – WHAT WILL NOVEMBER BRING? COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF HIS CABINET (HOSTED BY THE PARENT ASSOCIATION) 1-2 pm – Francis Hall Theatre Presenter: Dr. Tim Blessing, Professor of History & Political Science Dr. Tim Blessing, Alvernia University presidential expert, will provide an insiders perspective on the Presidential Election. Dr. Blessing has been a researcher in Leadership and Presidential Studies since 1979 and is a respected individual in evaluations of presidential performances for more than three decades. 10:30 -11:30 am - Francis Hall Theatre Grab a cup of a coffee and join University President, Dr. Tom Flynn, Provost, Dr. Shirley Williams and Vice President for University Life and Dean of Students, Dr. Joe Cicala to learn about the latest and future developments regarding Alvernia. Questions and inquiries welcomed. 1-4 pm – Tent by Francis Hall Drop in the Crusader Zone to enjoy some balloon art, partake in fun photo opportunities, pick out your airbrush tattoos and much more. Snacks available. ARTS & CRAFTS FOR EVERYONE 4-5 pm – Hike will begin at Physical Education Center Join Alvernia’s sustainability student leadership team for a guided hike through Angelica Park, located next to Alvernia University. We will explore its varied habitats and share the park’s unique history and partnership that has exciting events in store for 2017! Please wear hiking boots/shoes. Your guides: Holleran Center for Community Engagement. REUNION CELEBRATION – CLASS YEARS 1 & 6 PLUS NURSING ALUMNI ENJOY A PINT WITH A PROFESSOR 5- 6 pm – Francis Hall Atrium Alvernia’s campus was your home while you were learning, growing, and preparing for your career. Your memories from those years will never change – but your classmates and campus have. A special reception recognizing those classes ending in One or Six plus our Nursing alumni has been planned just for you. Come and enjoy a beverage or two with your favorite faculty member, administrator or staff. RSVP by October 12 MOVIE: SECRET LIFE OF PETS 5:30 pm – Bernardine Hall Lecture Hall Have you ever wondered what your pets do when you leave the house each day? Join in the adventures of a privileged inner-city terrier who teams up with a spirited mongrel to prevent a sinister bunny from assembling an army of abandoned pets to stage a massive uprising! Enjoy popcorn and a chance to win some purrrrr-fect raffle prizes. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. AUTUMN BLAST 6-9 p.m. – Tent at Francis Hall Join us for our fall version of MargaritaVern! Visit and connect with alumni, faculty and staff. Music by “Jump the Gun,” food, drinks (our own Alvernia signature drink), and plenty of time for great conversation. Cost: $10.00 per person. This event is for alumni, faculty, and staff. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. RSVP by October 12 PAWS, CLAWS, SCALES AND TAILS Crusader Sporting Events 2-3 pm – Francis Hall Theatre This variety program focuses on the adaptations that animals use for survival in the wild. Paws, claws, scales and tails are important for defense, finding food, eating, swimming and escaping predators. Presented by Zoo America. ALVERNIA BINGO FIGHT BACK: SELF DEFENSE TACTICS AND TIPS MARK HAYWARD: YO-YOS & UNIQUE TRICKS 3-4 pm – Francis Hall Theatre Join us for this interactive, empowering, and educational seminar that will allow you to step into the world of the martial arts. You will learn how to set boundaries, prepare for difficult situations, and build confidence not only through martial arts but in your daily life. Presenters - Alumna Kayla Morgan '13/M '16 and her father MichaelMorgan. Together, they have 40 years of martial arts experience and dedicate their lives to empowering others. 9:30 pm – Francis Hall Theater Mark’s performance consists of an amazing combination of comedy and object manipulation. He uses prop such as yo-yos, tops and juggling equipment, as well as nontraditional props like a mousetrap (and even a wombat trap!), in a fun and witty style for a show that can be enjoyed by anyone. WOMEN’S FIELD HOCKEY VS STEVENSON UNIVERSITY 11 am – Schlager Memorial Field MEN’S ALUMNI LACROSSE GAME AND SOCIAL 8 am – Schlager Memorial Field 7:30 pm – Student Center Bring the whole family for a few classic games of bingo with amazing prizes and all of the fun you’ve come to expect from Alvernia Bingo. ART EXHIBIT - "INTO THE REALM OF NATURE" ARTIST - TANYA CHALY Miller Art Gallery, Lobby of Francis Hall WOMEN’S SOCCER VS HOOD COLLEGE 1:30 pm – Schlager Memorial Field October 14 & 15 11:30 am - 2:30 pm ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY CROSS COUNTRY INVITATIONAL 10 am – Men’s Cross County 11 am – Women’s Cross Country MEN’S SOCCER VS HOOD COLLEGE Berks County Youth Recreation Facility (Alumni are invited to run in the event with the Collegiate teams, free of charge) For additional information on Crusader athletics, please visit http://athletics.alvernia.edu 4:30 pm – Schlager Memorial Field